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The Truth About Petrolatum in Skin Care | Best Health
WEBBy 1870, Vaseline was being sold in the United States. In industry, petrolatum acts as a lubricant for machinery. Today, we also use it to relieve diaper rash, heal raw noses and soothe chapped lips. (Some people also use it as a sexual lubricant, but it weakens latex condoms.) It’s also an ingredient in a variety of moisturizing products.
Ice or Heat? Here's How to Treat a Muscle Tear or Sports Injury
WEBJul 5, 2018 · A sports injury such as a sprain, strain, muscle pull or muscle tear needs immediate treatment, and a good acronym to remember is RICE: Rest the injured body part, and Ice and Compress it in 20-minute intervals as you Elevate it. (Some health professionals recommend using a bag of frozen peas …
Emsella Chair Review: Can It Improve Pelvic Health? | Best Health
WEBNov 29, 2021 · It supports your reproductive organs, bladder and rectum, and help control your bladder and bowel movements. While pregnancy and birth can definitely wreak extra havoc on it, even if you haven’t had a baby, the muscles of your pelvic floor will eventually weaken, just like the rest of your old-ass self, if you don’t keep it fit.
The Best Collagen Supplements Available in Canada | Best Health
WEBCollagen supplements: Progressive. Available in three varieties — unflavoured, Tropical Breeze, and Citrus Twist — Progressive’s Complete Collagen powder offers 10g of non-GMO collagen in each scoop, plus vitamin C to help the body use this vital protein and tryptophan to improve its quality. Progressive Complete Collagen, $54, well.ca.
The Health Benefits of Nori, a Superfood - Best Health Magazine …
WEBJun 2, 2022 · This is due to the large concentration of minerals in seawater, which makes dried nori a good source of micronutrients like vitamins A and C, iron and iodine. Iodine is a mineral that’s important for a well-functioning thyroid, a gland responsible for regulating metabolism, and reduced levels can lead to hypothyroidism.
14 Virtual Care Services in Canada You Need to Know About
WEBIf you or someone you know is considering suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566 for support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also text 45645 from 4 p.m. to midnight ET for immediate care. Residents of Quebec can call 1-866-277-3553 or visit suicide.ca. Below, a list of telehealth services available in Canada.
What Cholesterol Levels Mean and Why They Matter
WEBSep 8, 2021 · Younger men tend to have higher total cholesterol numbers than women. This changes after women go through menopause, which tends to raise women’s cholesterol levels. In general, men and women have very similar target cholesterol levels. The one difference: men have a slightly lower HDL target of 40 mg/dl.
16 Superfood Powders and Why They're so Powerful | Best Health
WEBApr 1, 2019 · Acai, camu camu, turmeric, spirulina: Every month there seems to be a trendy new superfood that splashes across the internet with promises to fix gut health, strengthen nails and reduce stress levels. But while they may seem like crazy fads, many of these ingredients have been used in natural medicine around the world—from India to Peru—for ...
What Sugar Is the Healthiest? A Dietitian Weighs In | Best Health
WEBJan 20, 2024 · Ideally, we should have no more than 24 grams of sugar per day, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation—but that’s not as much as it may sound. For reference, a single KitKat bar contains 22 grams of sugar. Plus, sugar creeps into even the most unsuspecting foods we eat, like pasta sauce and peanut butter, says Gupta, making it …